Project Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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The Assistant Project Manager Higher Apprentice role sits within National Grid’s Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, which leads the execution of major energy projects across the UK. These projects include building and upgrading substations and transmission lines, essential components to ensure electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably. By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help drive the UK’s energy transition, contributing to National Grid’s sustainability goals.

• Support Project Planning & Coordination: Assist in organising project activities, schedules, and resources to help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain Documentation & Communication: Keep accurate project records and facilitate clear communication between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor Progress & Identify Risks: Track project milestones, flag potential delays or issues, and support risk management by helping develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with Budget & Reporting: Help monitor project spending, prepare financial reports, and ensure budget compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Site Visits & Quality Checks: Participate in site inspections to review construction progress, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and engage with local stakeholders to gather feedback.

This role is based in the Bristol office and offers flexible, hybrid working. You will be required to travel to site locations, including regular overnight stays away from home. Annually you’re expected to travel more than 10,000 miles for business across England and Wales. You’ll also attend National Grid Training Centre at Eakring, Newark. A company car is provided due to travel and site presence requirements.

You will need to have:

• You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and Maths.
• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above (one of which must be in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing) OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Computing or Business at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• You must already have a full valid UK driving license at the point of application.
• Be flexible to travel as required, including frequent overnight stays in pre-booked accommodation.

You do not need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed are more important as training will be provided. The role will develop transferable skills to support your career at National Grid.

Starting salary is £31,310 for this apprenticeship, with annual increases.

• Upon successful completion of the 18-month apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 Diploma in Project Management.
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Pension scheme and sharesave options.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday, and more.
• Opportunity to enrol in sharesave/share incentive plans.
• Develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. We connect energy from generation to consumption, supporting a cleaner, greener future and shaping how we use energy for generations to come.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and we are happy to discuss any adjustments you require.

You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We recruit on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early based on application volume. Assessment centres will be held between January and April 2026. National Grid’s Apprenticeship programme is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, including right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not routinely provided, except in exceptional cases where specialist skills cannot be sourced locally. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. For visa information, visit the UK government site.